Radio and Electronics Cookbook (eBook)

RSGB (Autor)

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2000 | 1. Auflage
336 Seiten
Elsevier Science (Verlag)
978-0-08-051644-8 (ISBN)

Infos

The RSGB Radio and Electronics Cookbook is a unique collection of electronics projects, ideal for all electronics enthusiasts and experimenters. The simple step-by-step instructions also make this book ideal for amateurs seeking to build up their electronics skills and knowledge.

The projects draw on the massive enthusiasm and design know-how of the RSGB, the UK's leading federation of radio amateurs. Only a basic acquaintance with electronics construction is assumed, with clear step-by-step instructions and numerous illustrations supplied throughout. The projects are also supported with features on the electronics involved.

The circuits themselves provide a wealth of quick, rewarding construction projects ranging from radio receivers and amplifiers to test equipment, a moisture meter, a desk microphone, a water level alarm, and Christmas tree LEDs.




A wealth of DIY and hobby projects
Written by experts who really understand home electronics construction
Includes factsheets to help you learn electronics basics as you work through the book

Inhalt

Cover 1
Copyright Page 5
Contents 6
Preface 10
Chapter 1. A medium-wave receiver 12
Chapter 2. An audio-frequency amplifier 15
Chapter 3. A medium-wave receiver using a ferrite-rod aerial 20
Chapter 4. A simple electronic organ 23
Chapter 5. Experiments with the NE555 timer 28
Chapter 6. A simple metronome 32
Chapter 7. What is a resistor? 35
Chapter 8. Waves – Part 1 38
Chapter 9. A beat-frequency oscillator 42
Chapter 10. What is a capacitor? 45
Chapter 11. Waves – Part 2 49
Chapter 12. An LED flasher 52
Chapter 13. Waves – Part 3 55
Chapter 14. Choosing a switch 57
Chapter 15. An aerial tuning unit for a receiver 60
Chapter 16. A simple 2m receiver preamplifier 63
Chapter 17. Receiving aerials for amateur radio 65
Chapter 18. The Colt 80 m receiver – Part 1 69
Chapter 19. A crystal radio receiver 73
Chapter 20. The varactor (or varicap) diode 75
Chapter 21. A portable radio for medium waves 76
Chapter 22. The Colt 80 m receiver – Part 2 81
Chapter 23. A simple transistor tester 84
Chapter 24. An introduction to transmitters 88
Chapter 25. The Colt 80 m receiver – Part 3 92
Chapter 26. A two-way Morse practice system 99
Chapter 27. The Colt 80 m receiver – Part 4 102
Chapter 28. A simple crystal set 106
Chapter 29. A crystal calibrator 111
Chapter 30. A simple short-wave receiver – Part 1 115
Chapter 31. A fruit-powered medium-wave radio 117
Chapter 32. A capacitance bridge 120
Chapter 33. A simple short-wave receiver – Part 2 124
Chapter 34. A basic continuity tester 128
Chapter 35. A charger for NiCad batteries 130
Chapter 36. An 80 metre crystal-controlled CW transmitter 134
Chapter 37. A solar-powered MW radio 140
Chapter 38. A receiver for the 7 MHz amateur band 144
Chapter 39. Diodes for protection 148
Chapter 40. An RF signal probe 151
Chapter 41. An RF changeover circuit 153
Chapter 42. A low-light indicator 157
Chapter 43. A J-pole aerial for 50 MHz 160
Chapter 44. Measuring light intensity – the photometer 164
Chapter 45. A 70 cm Quad loop aerial 167
Chapter 46. A UHF field strength meter 171
Chapter 47. Christmas tree LEDs 173
Chapter 48. An audio signal injector 177
Chapter 49. Standing waves 179
Chapter 50. A standing-wave indicator for HF 181
Chapter 51. A moisture meter 185
Chapter 52. Simple aerials 188
Chapter 53. A breadboard 80 cm CW transmitter 193
Chapter 54. A 7-element low-pass filter for transmitters 197
Chapter 55. Radio-frequency mixing explained 200
Chapter 56. A voltage monitor for a 12 V power supply 203
Chapter 57. A 1750 Hz toneburst for repeater access 207
Chapter 58. A circuit for flashing LEDs 212
Chapter 59. Digital logic circuits 216
Chapter 60. A resistive SWR indicator 221
Chapter 61. An audio filter for CW 224
Chapter 62. An electronic die 226
Chapter 63. The absorption wavemeter 233
Chapter 64. An HF absorption wavemeter 235
Chapter 65. A vertical aerial for 70 cm 239
Chapter 66. A UHF corner reflector aerial 241
Chapter 67. A switched dummy load 245
Chapter 68. A simple Morse oscillator 249
Chapter 69. A bipolar transistor tester 251
Chapter 70. The ‘Yearling’ 20 m receiver 256
Chapter 71. Adding the 80 metre band to the Yearling receiver 262
Chapter 72. How the Yearling works 266
Chapter 73. A field strength meter 269
Chapter 74. Preselector for a short-wave receiver 272
Chapter 75. An audible continuity tester 276
Chapter 76. An experimental 70cm rhombic aerial 279
Chapter 77. Water level alarm 283
Chapter 78. A delta loop for 20 metres 286
Chapter 79. A simple desk microphone 290
Chapter 80. Morse oscillator 295
Chapter 81. A simple 6m beam 298
Chapter 82. An integrated circuit amplifier 302
Chapter 83. A novice ATU 304
Chapter 84. CW QRP transmitter for 80 metres 308
Chapter 85. An audio booster for your hand-held 314
Chapter 86. A grid dip oscillator 317
Chapter 87. A CW transmitter for 160 to 20 metres 323
Chapter 88. Matching the end-fed random-wire aerial 326

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 1.11.2001
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Technik ► Elektrotechnik / Energietechnik
• Themenwelt: Technik ► Nachrichtentechnik
• ISBN-10: 0-08-051644-0 / 0080516440
• ISBN-13: 978-0-08-051644-8 / 9780080516448